Scientist: Hijacking risk to Pakistan nukes

Warns of increasing focus on nuclear weapons for tactical use

(ZeeNews) London: Increasing radicalisation within Pakistan’s military could lead to its nuclear weapons being hijacked by radical Islamists, a Pakistani scientist has warned.

“Safety and security of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is of a major concern.

The growing radicalisation within the military, given attacks on its own internal bases, could lead to these nuclear weapons being hijacked by radical Islamists,” said Pervez Hoodbhoy, who was here for the London launch of his book ‘Confronting the Bomb’.

The nuclear physicist and defence analyst estimated Pakistan’s arsenal to be similar to India’s, at around 120-130 warheads.